Treeby & Bolton of Keswick, Cumbria are please to announce a special Moorcroft event is being held in their store in June. On Saturday June 23 2012 between 12noon and 3pm, Kerry Goodwin a Moorcroft Pottery designer will be introducing her special Treeby & Bolton Moorcroft piece Home Town. Home Town – 99/8 will be [...]
Hopes Grove Nurseries are pleased to announce their annual spring open weekend is scheduled this month. The open weekend starts on Friday 13th April 2012 and runs through to Sunday 15th April 2012, 9am-5pm each day. With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to purchase your plants from Hopes Grove Nurseries, the [...]
Most improvements or refurbishments on houses and gardens end up costing far more than was originally expected. By trying to do as much of the work yourself within your capabilities is going to help at times like these. Garage doors for example are items that if working properly are marvellous and add to a property’s [...]
For the gardening novices, terms and abbreviations on hedging plants, trees and shrubs can all too often lead to confusion. Purchasing hedging plants, trees or shrubs whether by mail order, online or at a garden nursery has to be carefully thought out as a tree or strip of hedging can be a large part of [...]
A thermal survey on a building can save you money on heating and energy bills. At Thermis we specialise in surveys for residential and commercial buildings as well as industrial premises and stately homes. A thermal imaging survey report of a building will include thermal and digital images, we will highlight our findings along with [...]
Hopes Grove Nurseries are pleased to announce their annual open weekend is to take place this coming weekend. The open weekend starts on Friday 30th September and runs on to Saturday and Sunday 1st, 2nd October. 9am-5pm each day. The nursery is only open to the general public on the above three days. All other [...]
There are some important factors to consider before installation of a woodburning and multifuel stove. What do I do first if I plan to fit a new stove? If you planning to use an existing chimney it is recommended that you first have a ‘NACS’ registered sweep to sweep it. At the same time they [...]
Choose Clean Around the Bend for Septic Tank cleaning using Biobug SEP, the environmentally friendly Septic tank treatment additive. All of their products are made with environmentally friendly and naturally occurring biological microbes. They are designed to help you clean your home and keep it smelling fresh. If you have a touring caravan, a motor [...]
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Gateshead centre, Gateshead Quayside and the Gateshead countryside contains an outstanding choice of attractions from prestigious art galleries to famous landscape gardens and walks so hence Gateshead apartments are very popular. Shopping Shopping fans won’t want to miss a visit to the North East’s premier shopping centre, Metro Centre Gateshead which is one of the [...]
Have you ever considered fruiting hedging plants for your garden? Strangely not a common choice but one that is highly decorative, wildlife friendly and produces luscious fruit. Plants that form effective hedges with the added bonus of ornamental fruits are well worth considering when planting a hedge. Fruiting hedges are often both colourful and popular [...]
Chlorine meters are used in many applications requiring the measurement of residual chlorine concentration for chlorine monitoring or residual chlorine dosing control. A residual chlorine analyzer or meter has various applications including: • Continuous chlorine monitoring • Water treatment plant residual chlorine control • Secondary chlorination free chlorine control • Distribution monitoring for total residual [...]
We should all be doing our “bit” to save energy and in turn save the environment. Household attitudes to energy conservation and the environment vary considerably. Whether it’s due to people purely not caring, not having enough time, being miss informed or through laziness that they don’t recycle or do not do not conserve energy [...]
The way in which we shop has changed considerably in recent years. The internet is now where many of us shop for groceries right through to larger purchases that require more thought such as furniture. Due to the ability to shop online, it is now easier and more enjoyable to buy gifts and items for [...]
There are various different types of electricity energy meters available each having a different use for different requirements. In terms of electricity conservation, an electricity meter is the first step to monitoring energy consumption which then leads to energy conservation. Panel Mount Electricity Meters – These types of Electricity Meters fit into a hole cut [...]
Choosing the right fire suppression system when carrying out home building construction is crutial. Water mist fire suppression systems are totally environmentally friendly, a highly effective alternative to fire sprinkler systems. The water mist fire suppression systems operate over a wide range of pressures and flows to achieve different performance, capabilities and functions. Low pressure [...]
Acolyte Home & Gifts are pleased to announce the full launch of their website and online business. Operating from the Georgian town of Whitehaven in Cumbria, Acolyte Home & Gifts specialises in unusual and unique items for the home including solid wood furniture from the Kudos and Mobel ranges along with gifts from the European [...]
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Hippo movers values have always remained the same We’ve been helping Londoners move on for over 10 years. And while our removals service has evolved to reflect the changing needs of our customers, there are some things we’ve never grown out of. From the outset, our family London removals business has reflected our core values of [...]
There are a large number of benefits in installing artificial grass of which the reasons for installing are varied. Obviously you don’t need to spend as much time on the upkeep of an artificial lawn. With fake grass you can simply enjoy sitting out in the sun and enjoying the little sun we get rather [...]
We now hear quite frequently about the need to support and encourage native breeds of wildlife and also native and traditional breeds of livestock but we all should also be paying this same attention to garden plants. Garden plants, trees and shrubs are as important as those in the wider landscape and we can all [...]
Childs and Co is a design and make studio based in the historic market town of Kendal in the Lake District, Cumbria. Specialising in functional solid wood furniture for the home, colourful and child friendly children’s furniture including toy storage products such as childrens toy chests and toy boxes. Our home furniture product range includes [...]
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Good quality, individual art has become more accessible for the consumer to purchase in recent years. Art is far more accessible to buy and view right now. Even famous works of art are being loaned out to local galleries so a wider audience can see them. There is less stuffiness regarding art. Artwork can now [...]
The requirements for house and office clearance are varied. Using a professional house clearance or office clearance company takes all the hassle of clearing a property or business premises. In terms of business use, the minimisation of disruption is paramount. As with many professional services such as office and house clearances, the company has years [...]
The Carbon Trust estimates that for every kilo of natural resources consumed by reuse, 7 kilos of original materials are conserved. At Clearance Solutions, we ensure that our house clearance and office clearance services are at the forefront of the efforts to get unwanted furniture and goods reused. We sell and donate as much as [...]
Purchasing holiday property is on the up in the UK with a wider choice of property including caravans and lodges. Devon is an excellent location for buying a holiday property. The choice of the different property types and locations are varied and it is a destination that never gets boring. The North Devon coast especially [...]
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Finding any new tradesman or service provider can be a daunting task. Which company to go for? Are they trustworthy? Will they do a good job? How can I avoid getting ripped off? Consumers using accredited members of a double glazing ombudsman have the advantage of the following benefits: • A comprehensively vetted Installer. • [...]
Limited edition screen prints of musicians and singers are becoming very popular for display in the home, in shops and a wide variety of businesses. Screen prints make a welcome change from a piece of canvas art and are usually very striking making a statement on a wall. Limited edition screen prints are especially sort [...]
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Slipping over on floors or down stairs are common forms of accidents in the home. Slips and falls can result in serious injury. Prevention of such accidents is very easy with care, attention and by using easy to apply anti slip and non slip tape. Yellow Coarse Traction Tape Snow, ice and mud easily clog [...]
There is such an emphasis for buying the right gift that is both memorable and unique. According to the Giftware Association, the gift industry is worth and estimated £10 billion per year. This is made up of various sectors such as traditional gifts, design led gifts and cards and gift wrap. Unlike Christmas, a Birthday [...]
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With one of the most critical parts of non slip flooring being the adhesive, it is odd that a non slip flooring company will rarely get asked about what adhesives are utilised on their anti slip flooring but to them, it is something that occupies a great deal of effort. A non slip or safety [...]
The Fitzwilliam Gallery enjoys a fabulous position in the picturesque Lakeland village of Hawkshead in Cumbria. This Lake District art gallery stocks a unique wide range of quality paintings and prints to suit all tastes and budgets. We take great pride in selecting the best paintings from Artists from around the world who lead the way [...]
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